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John Kitto Goes to Westminster

Well, maybe not John Kitto himself, but a member of our senior leadership team...

Assistant Principal, Martin Mills was recently delighted to accept an invitation to go to a celebration event in the House of Commons Members' Dining Room, Westminster.

Read more on the News page.

Posted on Tuesday, 9 March 2010.

Free Swimming Lessons

John Kitto Community College is supporting the Government's Free Swimming Initiative. Take advantage of free swimming lessons - for students aged 11 - 16 and adults. Go to Parents/Letters Home/March page to view the letter and print the application form.

Posted on Tuesday, 9 March 2010.

'Skulduggery Pleasant'

Friday 23 April - something to look forward to!

The college is to host a one-day visit from Derek Landy, renowned author of the popular 'Skulduggery Pleasant' series, when he will talk to Year 7 students about his latest book. If any student is a fan and would like to meet Derek, speak to the librarian, Mrs Brown, who will be pleased to arrange for you to meet him before his talk, when he will be in the library signing copies of his book.

Posted on Thursday, 4 March 2010.

John Kitto Bible

Earlier this week, the college had a visit from a member of the local community who had a gift for us.

While clearing out an attic, a beautifully illustrated copy of 'The Illustrated Family Bible' with notes and illustrations by John Kitto was found and donated to the college.

It is on display in the Brunel Centre and is available for viewing to anyone who is interested. Students and staff, please ask at Brunel Centre reception. Members of the public please telephone (01752) 208380 to arrange a convenient time.

Our thanks to the kind donor.

Posted on Thursday, 4 March 2010.

Mardi Gras

hosted by Years 8 and 9 students.

Where? JKCC William Button Hall.

When? Thursday 11 February.

Who? Six partner primaries: Mayflower, Shakespeare, Pennycross, Hyde Park Infants, Hyde Park Juniors, Knowle.

Why? To showcase the language work taking place at Key Stages 1 and 2 in each of the schools, bringing all the children together and enabling parents and relatives to see their children perform.

Read more on the News page.

Posted on Wednesday, 10 February 2010.

Tuesday, 9 February is Safer Internet Day. The latest advice from Direct Gov, which is aimed at parents and young people, can be found via the following link:

http://clickcleverclicksafe.direct.gov.uk/index.html

Posted on Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Money raised for Haiti

The College council, supported by Mrs Thorpe, arranged a collection of donations in support of the people of Haiti, over a 3-day period last week. Members of the council then arranged the coins into a message of support. £249.74 was collected and sent to the Save the Children Haiti appeal.

Posted on Wednesday, 3 February 2010

As part of the proposed transformation of John Kitto Community College into an academy, the sponsors have pleasure in inviting you to a drop-in open event.

This is an opportunity to discover what it will mean, meet the sponsors and put forward your ideas.

Tuesday 9 February 4:00pm - 7:00pm in the Brunel Centre.

CLICK HERE to view the invitation.

Updated on Monday, 1 February 2010

Text messaging service on trial at JKCC

John Kitto Community College is trying out a text messaging service in an attempt to improve communication with parents/carers as well as to save time and money. The service is on trial for the next two months.

The service will work by contacting parents/carers when a student is absent and no reason has been provided in the usual way. A short text message will request a reply as either a text or voicemail.

Letters containing full details have be sent to parents/carers via students and can be viewed by clicking HERE.

Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010

College congratulated

"I would like to thank and congratulate you and everyone at your school for the commitment, hard work and persistence that led to the GCSE results that your pupils achieved in 2009."

The opening line in a letter of congratulation to the Headteacher from Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State. CLICK HERE to read the whole document.

Posted on Friday, 15 January 2010

Principal of the new Academy appointed

It has been announced this morning that Peter Grainger, current Principal of John Kitto Community College, has been appointed to take on the role of Principal of the new Academy. He will now be involved in making decisions regarding the Academy.

The announcement was made in the staff briefing which was attended by the Bishop of Plymouth, John Ford and Dr John Rea, Chairman of the project steering group for the Academy. Staff of John Kitto Community College were delighted with the decision. Mr Grainger thanked all staff for their support and wishes of goodwill.

Mr Burke takes up the position of Acting Principal of John Kitto Community College, while Mr Grainger, Principal Designate of the new Academy, will concentrate on the smooth transition that will take place in September 2010.

Updated on Monday, 11 January 2010

Ofsted results

John Kitto Community College has recently undergone an Ofsted inspection.

In September 2009 there was a new Ofsted framework introduced across the country and JKCC was one of the first schools to have an inspection under this new framework. This means that inspectors now make additional judgements that are different to those made previously.

Ofsted 2009 quote to students: 'The school has worked really hard since the last inspection to improve your achievement. Your Principal leads the school well, and is ably supported by other staff and the governors. They are all determined that you should have the opportunity to succeed. You told us that you valued the efforts of the staff.'

To access highlights of the Ofsted Inspection report please CLICK HERE.

Posted on Wednesday, 25 November 2009